Message from the Co-Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Honorary Treasurer - CIOB

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World Construction Symposium & Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards Ceremony 2026

It is with great pride and gratitude that I extend my sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the outstanding success of the 14th World Construction Symposium and the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards Ceremony 2026, held at the Hilton Colombo.

As the Co-Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Treasurer and representative of the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB), I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to all those who supported this prestigious international event.

My sincere appreciation goes to the endorsing ministries for their valuable guidance and support:

Ministry of Engineering, Housing, Water Supply and Drainage
Ministry of Energy
Urban Development Authority (UDA), Ministry of Transport and Road Development Authority (RDA)
Ministry of Environment

I also extend my special gratitude to the University of Moratuwa for partnering with CIOB in organizing the World Construction Symposium and for its valuable academic contribution.

My sincere thanks go to the President, Council Members, and all Board Members of the Ceylon Institute of Builders for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to making this event a remarkable success.

A special word of appreciation is extended to all our sponsors and supporting organizations, whose generous support made this event possible.

I would also like to thank the Saga Group for their excellent event management and the professional arrangements that ensured a memorable experience for all participants.

Congratulations to all the Sustainable Awards winners. Your achievements demonstrate excellence, innovation, and commitment to sustainable development in Sri Lanka’s construction industry. You have set an inspiring example for the future of our profession.

Finally, I thank all delegates, speakers, researchers, volunteers, and participants from Sri Lanka and abroad for making these events truly successful. Together, we continue to build a more sustainable, innovative, and resilient construction industry.

Eng. Ranji Hewage

Co-Chairman, Organizing Committee

Honorary Treasurer

Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB)